South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 19

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  • Howard (9-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs South Carolina State (14-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • South Carolina State / Howard TV channel: ESPN+

The South Carolina State Bulldogs (14-8) visit Burr Arena to take on the Howard Bison (9-12) on Feb. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Washington, DC.

Howard is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The South Carolina State vs. Howard Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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South Carolina State vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
South Carolina State+6.5 -110O 150.5 -110+
Howard -6.5 -110U 150.5 -110+

South Carolina State vs Howard Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Howard will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

South Carolina State vs Howard Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 16 away games (+13.95 Units / 86% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • South Carolina State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • South Carolina State has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+4.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Howard have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)

South Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Carolina State has a 14-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.2 Units / 20.59% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.63% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.05 Units / -0.2% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.68% ROI

Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Howard has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -16.57% ROI).

  • 8-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -21.98% ROI
  • 15-7 when betting the Over for +7.3 Units / 28.85% ROI
  • 7-15 when betting the Under for -9.5 Units / -37.55% ROI

South Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (299 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.4

South Carolina State has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 10.0

South Carolina State has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

South Carolina State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (311 assists/ 305 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 0.9

Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 15.3 turnovers per game (889 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Howard is shooting 37% from three (462/1,253) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Howard has made 7.8 three-pointers per game this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Howard has 889 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among MEAC Teams

South Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Carolina State has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 7.6

South Carolina State has 178 steals this season — 3rd most among MEAC Teams

South Carolina State has allowed 7.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

South Carolina State has allowed 7.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5

Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:

Howard has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (554 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.8

Howard has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 22.5

Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (604/1,382) this season — 3rd best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Howard has allowed 7.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 7.5


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